> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.darkbloom.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add credits to your Darkbloom account

> Load a prepaid credit balance using a credit or debit card through Stripe. Credits apply immediately after payment and never expire.

Darkbloom uses a prepaid credit model: you add funds to your account before making inference requests, and costs are deducted per request. Credits are loaded through the web console at [darkbloom.dev](https://darkbloom.dev) using a credit or debit card via Stripe. This page walks through how the process works.

## How to add credits

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to the console">
    Go to [darkbloom.dev](https://darkbloom.dev) and sign in to your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open billing">
    Navigate to the **Billing** section from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter an amount">
    Enter the amount you want to add. The minimum deposit is **\$0.50**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Stripe checkout">
    You will be redirected to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. Enter your credit or debit card details and confirm the payment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Credits are applied">
    Once Stripe confirms the payment, your balance is updated automatically. You can start making inference requests immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Credits are non-refundable. Unused credits remain in your account and do not expire.
</Note>

## Payment details

* **Payment method:** Credit card or debit card via Stripe
* **Minimum deposit:** \$0.50
* **Currency:** USD
* **Processing:** Credits are applied automatically after Stripe confirms payment. There is no manual review step.

<Warning>
  Do not close the Stripe checkout tab before the payment completes. If you do and the payment goes through, your credits will still be applied — but it may take a few seconds for the webhook confirmation to arrive.
</Warning>

## Checking your balance after deposit

Once your credits are applied, you can verify your balance from the console or via the API:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.darkbloom.dev/v1/payments/balance \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DARKBLOOM_API_KEY"
```

See [Pricing](/billing/pricing) for more on how credits are consumed per request.